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House roll call 242 · 26th Congress · Mar 24, 1840

To call the house, motion made during debate on H.R. 18. (p. 286-2)

On Mar 24, 1840, the House voted 91–21. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 88–3, Others 3–18. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 26th Congress (1839–1840), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes
91
No
21
Did not vote
143
Date
Mar 24, 1840

By party

  • Democrats88 yes · 3 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 18 no · 107 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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